Jim Hostler

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Jim Hostler is an American football coach. Hostler is currently the wide receivers coach for the Baltimore Ravens. He was formerly the offensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers, having been named to that position on February 28, 2007, which he held until being fired on January 2nd, 2008. He spent the 2005 and 2006 seasons as the 49ers' quarterbacks coach, and had previously served on the staffs of the New York Jets (wide receivers coach, 2004; quarterbacks coach, 2003), the New Orleans Saints (assistant wide receivers coach, 2002; offensive quality control coach, 2001), and the Kansas City Chiefs (offensive quality control coach, 2000). Prior to entering the NFL, Hostler spend nine seasons in various coaching capacities at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Hostler has received criticism regarding his ability as an offensive play caller.[1] Frank Gore, the San Francisco 49ers' star running back, has publicly criticized Hostler, saying the team does not trust his play calling.[2] Midway into the 2007 season, the 49ers' offense is ranked last in the National Football League, and the 49ers' rushing offense, ranked 6th last year, was ranked near the bottom of the league after eight games under Hostler's direction.[3] Under Hostlers' direction, the 49ers have fallen behind every team in the league in the categories of total offense, yards passing, and yards per play.[4] Among his most common criticisms is the inability to effectively use Gore, who led the NFC in rushing in 2006, but under Hostlers' play calling, has been largely ineffective.[5][6]